Frustration
Why are people so rude? I can't get anyone to call me back. I had to go to the hair salon to talk to the woman who does mom's hair because I couldn't get her to call me back. The insurance agent also hasn't called back. Even if she would just call me to tell me to keep the rental and that she doesn't know anything about my claim yet, that would be SOMETHING. This is ridiculous. I know I'm probably short tempered right now, so I'm going to TRY to be nice when I call and leave the insurance agent a message AGAIN.
Well, on to something a little more mundane. I finished Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks over the weekend. Given the timing it probably wasn't the smartest choice in novels to read, but I enjoyed it as much as I could. It's so interesting to have read Three Weeks With my Brother before I read the last few novels because now I know what inspired each of them as I read them.
Mom is actually trying to make some sort of plan for Christmas, and I think that's good. The tree is gone, it came down the night Daddy died. She still wants to get another present for Justin, and I know we finished shopping for my sister, Laura, in the summer. We haven't been around to do all the cooking, so I'm not sure what we'll do. I may make up a big tray of baked ziti since that's so easy. The one thing I know we're not eating is cold cuts or chicken fingers. Everyone who sent food to the house and the funeral home sent that and we ate it all meals from Thurs through Monday. It wasn't too bad since no one felt much like eating anyway but now we're all thinking we'd like to have something else. At least there won't be really bad foods around to tempt me.
I want to thank all of you for all of your support, you've been terrific.
Well, on to something a little more mundane. I finished Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks over the weekend. Given the timing it probably wasn't the smartest choice in novels to read, but I enjoyed it as much as I could. It's so interesting to have read Three Weeks With my Brother before I read the last few novels because now I know what inspired each of them as I read them.
Mom is actually trying to make some sort of plan for Christmas, and I think that's good. The tree is gone, it came down the night Daddy died. She still wants to get another present for Justin, and I know we finished shopping for my sister, Laura, in the summer. We haven't been around to do all the cooking, so I'm not sure what we'll do. I may make up a big tray of baked ziti since that's so easy. The one thing I know we're not eating is cold cuts or chicken fingers. Everyone who sent food to the house and the funeral home sent that and we ate it all meals from Thurs through Monday. It wasn't too bad since no one felt much like eating anyway but now we're all thinking we'd like to have something else. At least there won't be really bad foods around to tempt me.
I want to thank all of you for all of your support, you've been terrific.
posted by Valerie @ 6:00 AM
4 Comments:
At 8:56 AM,
Hey Lady said…
Dearest Valerie~
I just happened by (from Bob's blog). I am so very sorry that your father passed. I understand the feelings you have, so well. My father passed away in April '96 and I still miss him and still cry when I think of him. But he will always live in my heart and through many grand memories.
You spoke of your father's funeral...during Dad's graveside service, the priest fell into the grave (it had been raining for days and it was very wet and slippery)...anyway, he fell during the 21 gun salute when we were all at the height of sobbing...he popped up and with his arms out-stretched over his head he said...'I'm okay'...we all started to laugh...we figured Dad thought 'alright you people, enough is enough...we need some laughter here'
I will keep you and your family in my prayers...have a blessed season.
Sue (NS ImaFattie318)
At 9:21 AM,
Karon said…
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I'm thinking of you, honey. Glad to hear your mom is trying to make plans. We have to go on living because that is life. Big hugs for you!
At 10:15 AM,
Valerie said…
Oh Sue, thanks so much, that story is even funnier than our "Holly Jolly Christmas."
Karon, as always, you are my rock, I don't know what I'd do without you.
At 8:52 AM,
Valerie said…
Paul-That book is quite different from the others, since it's a memoir and more autobiographical. I just read it last month, and I remember how terrible I felt for him at the loss of each of his parents, and how glad I was to still have mine, so it's a little more poignant for me to think back on that book now. Like his fictional novels, you'll laugh and you'll cry. If you liked "The Notebook" I recommend "The Wedding" which is the sequel. It's nice to have a fellow reader to talk to. People think I'm nuts because there are books on my Christmas list. I'm hoping for "Son of a Witch," which is the sequel to Wicked. If I was rich, I'd go see the play (Wicked) in Atlanta in May, but it's around $200 per ticket, and since I wouldn't go alone, you're talking $400 just in show tickets, and there are always added expenses with a trip like that.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.
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